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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis => Topic started by: theone on May 11, 2012, 03:42:50 AM

Title: erection problem
Post by: theone on May 11, 2012, 03:42:50 AM

I was on dialysis for 3 years and never had problem with erection.

Now, I suddenly have erection problem (because of low hemogrobin?); I mean it was erected but not rigid enough to do anything if you know what  I mean. This is so frustrated as I tried 2 times already and both failed.

I love sex and this is killing me.

Now, should I ask the doctor for viagra prescription or ?

theone

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Grumpy-1 on May 11, 2012, 05:11:23 AM

I've been on PD for over 2 years and I have the opposite.  At first lost all sex drive plus the physical (erection, etc).  Now the drive is coming back, but the body still isn't cooperating.  For me Viagra didn't help.

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: jbeany on May 11, 2012, 01:13:41 PM

I think this is an important quality of life issue.  Talk to your neph for ideas, and then get in to see a regular doc ASAP.  ESRD takes enough away - this is worth fighting for. 

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Chris on May 11, 2012, 06:20:30 PM

or a urologist. Heck, they probaly have free samples up the ying yang since this is their area of expertise. Things that come to mind are how is our blood pressures throughout the day and or history of diabetes or cholesterol problems?
 
But asking doctor first s the best step. If the pill doesn't help, then I'd definitely see a urologist.

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Zach on May 11, 2012, 08:17:43 PM

Or perhaps an Endocrinologist.

Prevalence and clinical implications of testosterone deficiency in men with end-stage renal disease.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20624775

 8)

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: smcd23 on May 11, 2012, 08:28:22 PM

I was also going to suggest endocrinologist for a testosterone check. SO has low testosterone, and lost all drive within the past 18 months. Went and saw the PCP for a blood test on testosterone, and voila his #'s are comparable to those in an 85 year old man. It's literally less than half of what it should be. So when he does have the urge, the erection isn't the same. Hopefully when he gets his parathyroid removes that will be one of the other things that gets fixed...

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: emma67834 on May 12, 2012, 08:49:24 PM

If all else fails research the company POS T VAC. They specialize in helping ED patients and it is Medicare approved as long as a doctor signs off on the RX.

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Gerald Lively on May 13, 2012, 12:42:59 PM

What is an erection?

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Chris on May 13, 2012, 02:40:06 PM

We said election, not erection!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: boswife on May 13, 2012, 03:48:14 PM

Yea, im reading this thread ..  :rofl;   i knew it would go in a good direction............... meaning a funny direction  ;) Yu guys/gals are a crack up

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: smcd23 on May 13, 2012, 05:50:51 PM

theone, how is your PTH? That can mess with all areas of your body, including hormones.

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: theone on May 13, 2012, 11:19:18 PM

smcd23: my PTH is normal.

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Grumpy-1 on May 21, 2012, 10:30:22 AM

thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions.  Maybe a good porn movies would work too.  Any suggestions there?   :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: cath-hater on May 21, 2012, 01:21:20 PM

Quote from: Grumpy-1 on May 21, 2012, 10:30:22 AM

thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions.  Maybe a good porn movies would work too.  Any suggestions there?   :2thumbsup;

+100 on the porno movie idea  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: theone on May 21, 2012, 05:40:59 PM

Quote from: cath-hater on May 21, 2012, 01:21:20 PM

Quote from: Grumpy-1 on May 21, 2012, 10:30:22 AM

thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions.  Maybe a good porn movies would work too.  Any suggestions there?   :2thumbsup;

+100 on the porno movie idea  :2thumbsup;

Nah. Porno doesn't help for rigidness.  :thumbdown;

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Grumpy-1 on May 22, 2012, 03:36:39 AM

DARN  thought I had a good suggestion.  But at least it could be fun to watch....  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: erection problem
Post by: Kammie on May 23, 2012, 08:21:06 AM

First of all, I have no business posting here, but read the thread because I knew someone one end up making me laugh...

Quote from: Gerald Lively on May 13, 2012, 12:42:59 PM

What is an erection?

   Check!

Also, I think kidney failure affects both men & women negatively in this area.  I definitely no longer have the 'drive' I had before PD.  Thankfully, I have a very understanding boyfriend!!